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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.17, 193.62 and 52.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.17, 193.62 and 52.09 is: 78.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.17 : 193.62 = 52.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.17/193.62 = 52.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.17x = 193.62 × 52.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.17x = 10,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,085.18/129.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.08

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